East Coast Warehouse and Distribution Corp. – YMS

East Coast Warehouse Elevates Yard Operations to New Heights

East Coast Warehouse Achieves 19% Productivity Increase and 30% Reduction in Operational Expenses with 100% Yard Visibility 

East Coast Warehouse transformed its yard operations by adopting Kaleris’ Yard Management System (YMS), replacing their outdated system with a comprehensive solution that offers real-time, automated visibility. The YMS provides a visual, top-down view of operations, eliminating the discrepancies caused by manual tracking.  

ECW achieved precise container tracking, enabling management to swiftly identify and address bottlenecks by strategically deploying RFID technology and tagging 1,100 assets. This enhanced visibility allowed ECW to differentiate its service, offering customers real-time container tracking through a secure web portal.  

The results were immediate: ECW reduced its switcher fleet from 10 to 7 units within two months, streamlined workflows through seamless integration with existing WMS and TMS platforms, and significantly cut operational costs. The system’s ability to track asset status and prevent unnecessary per diem charges led to substantial cost savings, achieving a complete return on investment in under nine months.